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TOKYO - Saturday, March 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has published the English-language edition of Toshiba Semiconductor & Storage Products Company Environmental Report 2013.

The Environmental Report covers environmental activities in fiscal 2012, including cases where our efforts to reduce environmental impact and greenhouse gas emission in the certain production processes of the semiconductor and storage products, as aspects of environmental management towards establishing a sustainable society. The report also includes community-based activities such as conservation of biodiversity and environmental communication.

The report’s "Introduction” provides a simple explanation of the company’s products, introduces semiconductor and storage products that contribute to the realization of smart communities, automotive products that are accelerating the computerization of automobiles, and enterprise SS ... Read more »

SAN DIEGO - Sunday, March 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    Significant unmet medical need in patients with asthma who continue to experience symptoms despite current standard treatments
    Improved understanding of tiotropium Respimat® as add-on treatment for patients with different severities of asthma
    Results add to existing evidence of efficacy and safety of tiotropium Respimat® in patients who remained symptomatic despite treatment with at least ICS†/LABA‡

2014 AAAAI Annual Meeting

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced new data from large scale, Phase III studies showing that once-daily tiotropium delivered via the Respimat® inhaler was effective and well tolerated in patients across asthma severities. These data were presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) 2014 annual meeting in San Diego.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Saturday, March 1st 2014

Marking today’s commemoration of ‘World Rare Disease Day’, Quintiles points to the 350 million people around the globe suffering from rare diseases – gathered together they would be the world’s third most populous nation – by highlighting its own contribution to tackling this challenge with a new collection of papers, podcasts and videos covering the latest developments and insights.

A rare disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans at any given time, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.1 In Europe, a disease or disorder is defined as rare when it affects less than 1 in 2000.2 Milena Kanova, M.D., senior director, project management at Quintiles, explains. "Because rare diseases occur in relatively small numbers of people, patient recruitment can pose one of the greatest challenges in these type of clinical trials.”

Quintiles has been involved in ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Saturday, March 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Today, Sotheby’s shared its conclusion that Daniel S. Loeb would be an appropriate member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company also constructively acknowledged Mr. Loeb’s contributions to improving Sotheby’s condition over the past six months and the positive impact his insights have had on increasing value for shareholders.

Third Point shares Sotheby’s belief that having Mr. Loeb on its Board would benefit the Company and its owners. In addition to Mr. Loeb, we have also nominated two other Directors who are qualified experts in areas where the Board currently lacks much-needed depth.

Based on Third Point’s experience, a sole voice representing shareholder’s interests in the Boardroom will not be sufficient to bring about necessary change at Sotheby’s. For that reason, Third Point has consistently adhered to its request for numerous board seats. The Company was always well aware of Third ... Read more »

New Made for iPhone® Hearing Aid Offers a Whole New Hearing Experience

CHICAGO - Saturday, March 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Beltone First™ hits the market today as a revolutionary hearing aid capable of streaming high-quality stereo sound from an iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® without the need for an additional pendant-like device. Wearers can also customize their hearing experience through the Beltone HearPlus app. Beltone First advances a number of Beltone® technologies which already lead the hearing care industry. Among them:

    Beltone First applies the latest and most advanced integrated sound processing technology, providing top-rated quality sound.
    Beltone First is a Made for iPhone hearing aid that offers direct streaming of sound from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, allowing wearers to utilize their hearing aids to talk on the phone and listen to music in high-quality stereo sound without ... Read more »

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For Wireless Access and IP Voice Interconnect

RICHARDSON, Texas - Saturday, March 1st 2014

Mavenir Systems (NYSE: MVNR), today announced that its Session Border Controller (SBC) was selected by T-Mobile Netherlands for IP Voice Interconnect.

Mavenir’s next generation SBC is specifically designed for wireless applications and provides the full suite of standards-defined wireless functions needed to launch next generation solutions and services, which T-Mobile plans to commercially launch starting in 2014.

"As operators launch 4G services, they will need an SBC that is designed to handle the unique challenges of wireless and mobility,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mavenir Systems. "Mavenir’s next generation SBC will support T-Mobile’s strategy with quick and easy deployment.”

"We continue to select Mavenir as a key vendor based on their ability to deliver and implement next generation sol ... Read more »

Ground-breaking book calls for a new style of leadership and new form of organizational structure

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PHILADELPHIA. - Wednesday, February 26th 2014

A new book published this month reveals the six ‘megatrends’ that are fundamentally transforming the global business environment.

The book illustrates the dramatic impact these megatrends are having on companies and on their markets, cultures, systems, and processes. It sets out a compelling vision of how firms will need to be structured and led in the future.

Leadership 2030: The Six Megatrends You Need To Understand To Lead Your Company Into The Future is written by Hay Group consultants Georg Vielmetter and Yvonne Sell, and published by Amacon Books. It is the first business book to analyze the six megatrends – in isolation and in combination – and explore their implications for organizations and leaders.

The megatrends

Based on unique foresight analysis, Leadershi ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France. - Wednesday, February 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE) Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space and Ingenico (Euronext: FR0000125346 – ING), the leading worldwide provider of payment solutions, today announced that they will jointly showcase a couponing value added service on an NFC SIM card.

In line with the mobile NFC Value Added Services proposal for point of sale (POS) terminals from the GSMA, this collaboration between both companies will enable retailers to securely dematerialize coupons and loyalty on an NFC Secure Element and provide end-users with a smooth experience: no more loyalty plastic cards and paper coupons. Coupons are key in the retail value proposition: In 2011, 3.5 billion coupons have been redeemed is the US only.

At the core of the collaboration, different products and solutions of OT enable this solution: the dragonFly NFC SIM card wh ... Read more »

- Future innovation pillars unveiled at RED Studios in Hollywood -

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. - Thursday, February 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Oakley, Inc. today announced details of the company’s Disruptive by Design brand platform and signaled its intent for the future, unveiling three key innovation pillars.

"This is a pivotal moment in the history of our brand,” said Colin Baden, Oakley CEO. "We will open our blast doors for the first time, celebrate our legacy and culture of disruption, and set out our blueprint for future innovation.”

A principle that has been ingrained in the foundation of the brand since 1975, Disruptive by Design will become the brand voice for Oakley’s next chapter of industry revolution - #disruptivebydesign.

"Disruptive by Design is laying the foundation for the future,” continued Baden. "Our total number of design and utility patents issued and applications pending is close to 1000, and 200 of those were amassed ... Read more »

DUBLIN, Ireland - Thursday, February 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Given Imaging Ltd., providing the company additional scale and scope to serve a significant medical specialty, the multibillion dollar global gastrointestinal (GI) market.

Under terms of the merger agreement, Covidien has acquired all outstanding Given shares for $30 per share or an aggregate consideration of approximately $860 million, net of cash and short-term investments acquired.

"Acquiring Given Imaging significantly expands Covidien’s GI Solutions business and supports the company’s strategy to comprehensively address key global specialties and procedures,” said Bryan Hanson, group president, Medical Devices & U.S., Covidien. "We are committed to providing clinicians with more accurate and efficient diagnostic technologies to help achieve better outcomes for patients.”

With this acquisition, Co ... Read more »